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Cubs host Tigers for three-game series after back-to-back wins
The Chicago Cubs enter a home series against the Detroit Tigers after winning their last two games. The Tigers arrive after taking two of three from the Los Angeles Angels. Both teams are set to start right-handed pitchers for the Monday opener.
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The Chicago Cubs enter a three-game home series against the Detroit Tigers after winning their last two games, including a 10-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. The Cubs are coming off back-to-back wins and will try to maintain momentum when the series begins Monday night.
performance Cubs first baseman Michael Busch said the team has been effective at the plate. "Top to bottom, we're just grinding out at-bats," Busch said. " The Tigers won their first two games after the All-Star break but lost 3-2 to the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday.
Tigers catcher Jake Rogers said the team felt positive despite the defeat. "We came away with a series win," Rogers said.
matchup Detroit right-hander Jack Flaherty (3-8, 4.48 ERA) is scheduled to start the series opener. He is two strikeouts short of 100 for the season and is seeking his third win in three starts. Chicago will counter with right-hander Jameson Taillon (2-5, 5.19 ERA), who is expected to be activated from the injured list after missing time since early June with a left hamstring strain.
